Maruti Suzuki Victoris vs Renault Duster vs Skoda Kushaq (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Victoris if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 28.65 kmpl).
- Pick the Renault Duster if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.49 Lakh), the most power (160 bhp), the biggest boot (518 L).
- Pick the Skoda Kushaq as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere.
Three-Way Specification Comparison
Maruti Suzuki Victoris in short
The Victoris is Maruti's Arena-channel midsize SUV, slotting between the Brezza and the Nexa-sold Grand Vitara and taking on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder head-on. It is the rare car to hold five stars from both Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP, and it offers the widest powertrain spread in its class — mild-hybrid petrol with manual, automatic or AllGrip Select AWD, a factory S-CNG, and a Toyota-derived strong hybrid claiming 28.65 kmpl.
Full Victoris prices & variants →Renault Duster in short
The Duster is back — the nameplate that created India's midsize SUV segment returned in 2026 on the Renault-Nissan CMF-B platform it shares with the Nissan Tekton, with butch third-generation styling, a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and six standard airbags. There is no diesel or AWD this time, but the 160bhp 1.3L turbo-petrol is among the punchiest engines in the class and a 518-litre boot leads it, while a strong-hybrid version is expected around Diwali 2026. It takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and its own alliance twin, the Tekton.
Full Duster prices & variants →Skoda Kushaq in short
The Kushaq was the first product of Skoda's India 2.0 programme and remains the keen driver's alternative to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara. Its European-tuned chassis and strong TSI engines set the segment's dynamic benchmark, and a five-star Global NCAP score underlines its solid build. It counters feature-heavy rivals with substance over gadget count.
Full Kushaq prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Victoris vs Duster vs Kushaq — which should I buy?
Pick the Maruti Suzuki Victoris if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 28.65 kmpl). Pick the Renault Duster if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.49 Lakh), the most power (160 bhp), the biggest boot (518 L). Pick the Skoda Kushaq as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere. Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Victoris, Duster, Kushaq?
The Renault Duster starts lowest at ₹10.49 Lakh, against ₹10.50 Lakh for the Victoris and ₹10.69 Lakh for the Kushaq (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Maruti Suzuki Victoris: 5 stars; Renault Duster: 5 stars; Skoda Kushaq: 5 stars.